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29 Jan 2021
VaccineUN Chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations
India's vaccine production capacity is one of the best assets the world has today, UN Secretary-General Chief Antonio Guterres said as he applauded India for supplying COVID-19 vaccine doses to nations around the world to combat the catastrophic global health crisis.
29 Jan 2021
ChhattisgarhCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.72 million with 12K new cases
India on Thursday reported nearly 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 10.72 million cases.
28 Jan 2021
Android AutoShortage of semiconductor chips delays Mahindra Thar's deliveries in India
The global shortage of semiconductor chips is delaying deliveries of the Mahindra Thar SUV in India.
28 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy F41 receives Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy F41.
28 Jan 2021
Latest automobilesTriumph Speed Triple 1200 RS launched at Rs. 16.95 lakh
British automaker Triumph has launched its 2021 Speed Triple 1200 RS motorbike in India. It is positioned above the Street Triple RS in the company's line-up here.
28 Jan 2021
South AfricaSouth Africa: COVID-19 vaccine to arrive on February 1
One million coronavirus vaccine doses will arrive from India in the country on February 1, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, South African Health Minister said on Wednesday.
28 Jan 2021
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.7 million with 11K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 10.7 million cases. The recovery rate stood at 96.9%.
27 Jan 2021
Tata AltrozOver 50,000 units of Tata Altroz sold in a year
In a proud moment for Tata Motors, over 50,000 units of the Altroz hatchback have been sold in India ever since its launch on January 22, 2020.
27 Jan 2021
Sri LankaSri Lanka to procure two to three million Covishield doses
Sri Lanka will purchase two to three million doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, Covishield, from its Indian manufacturing company Serum Institute of India during the next two days, Lalith Weeratunga, the advisor to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, said on Wednesday.
27 Jan 2021
Jeep CompassJeep Compass (facelift) launched in India at Rs. 17 lakh
Jeep has launched its facelifted Compass SUV in India at a starting price-tag of Rs. 16.99 lakh.
27 Jan 2021
Latest automobilesCitroen C5 Aircross first impression: A comfort-focused SUV
French automaker Citroen is all set to enter the Indian market with its first product, called the C5 Aircross. It is a mid-sized luxury SUV and is the first amongst a slew of other models being planned by the company for India.
26 Jan 2021
England Cricket TeamIndiavsEngland: Teams to undergo three-day training ahead of first Test
The squads of India and England will get just three days to train before the first of four-Test series, starting February 5 in Chennai.
26 Jan 2021
VaccineIndia calls for inclusive system for early vaccination of peacekeepers
India, which is among the largest troop-contributing coUNtries to UN peacekeeping missions, called for an inclusive system that provides early vaccination of peacekeepers, humanitarian workers, and UN frontline workers.
26 Jan 2021
Ministry Of External AffairsDiplomats, including from Pakistan and China, offered coronavirus vaccines
After starting its vaccination drive on January 16, New Delhi has offered made-in-India vaccines to diplomatic corps, including to those from Pakistan and China.
26 Jan 2021
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.67 million with 9K new cases
India on Monday reported roughly 9,000 coronavirus infections, marking the lowest single-day spike in over seven months.
25 Jan 2021
Harley-DavidsonHarley-Davidson discontinues Street 750 and Street Rod bikes in India
Due to suspended production at its Haryana plant, Harley-Davidson has discontinued its most affordable motorbikes, the Street 750 and Street Rod, in India.
25 Jan 2021
Indian ArmyGalwan hero could be posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra on R-Day
Colonel Santosh Babu, who was martyred in Galwan Valley clash last June along with 19 others, will most likely be awarded the Mahavir Chakra posthumously on Republic Day.
25 Jan 2021
Mukesh AmbaniIndia's richest 100 earned Rs. 13 lakh crore since March-2020
India's top 100 billionaires saw their wealth increase by Rs. 13 lakh crore since March last year even as the COVID-19 pandemic led to severe job losses, Oxfam said in its latest report.
25 Jan 2021
Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki Swift was the best selling car in 2020
In a noteworthy achievement, Maruti Suzuki has announced that its Swift hatchback was the best selling car in India in 2020 with sales of more than 1.60 lakh units.
25 Jan 2021
HyundaiHyundai N Line range to make Indian debut in mid-2021
Hyundai's performance-oriented N Line range is expected to make its Indian debut with the launch of the i20 N Line in mid-2021.
25 Jan 2021
SikkimIndo-China clash reported in Sikkim, both sides suffer injuries
Amid ongoing tensions between India and China, another clash between both armies was reported on Monday.
24 Jan 2021
MahindraMahindra Thar SUV's convertible hard-top variant spied testing: Details here
A test mule of the second-generation Mahindra Thar SUV has been spotted testing with a convertible hard-top, hinting at the launch of a new variant. It should also get new colors.
24 Jan 2021
BollywoodA biopic on Major Mohit Sharma is in the making
A film based on the extraordinary life of one of India's most celebrated military officers - late Major Mohit Sharma - has been announced.
24 Jan 2021
Tata AltrozXZ+ variant of Tata Altroz launched at Rs. 8.25 lakh
Tata Motors has launched the range-topping XZ+ variant of its Altroz hatchback, in India. Its price starts at Rs. 8.25 lakh.
24 Jan 2021
Uttarakhand20-year-old Srishti Goswami is Uttarakhand's CM for one day
In a rare instance of real-life depiction of a movie - Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak - 20-year-old Srishti Goswami from Haridwar has been given the honor of serving as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for one day.
24 Jan 2021
Tamil NaduAmusement park offers free entry to customers named 'Kamala'
If your name is Kamala or Kamal, you're lucky today!
24 Jan 2021
Land RoverLand Rover Defender review: The best luxury off-road SUV
The Land Rover Defender is an iconic nameplate which was revived last year when the new-generation model was launched in India.
23 Jan 2021
Indian ArmyIndia, China to hold 9th Corps Commander-level talks on Sunday
The military commanders of India and China will reportedly meet on January 24 to hold the ninth round of Corps Commander-level talks to address the ongoing military standoff and defuse the border tensions in the Eastern Ladakh region.
23 Jan 2021
VaccineUS applauds India for gifting COVID-19 vaccine to several countries
Terming India a "true friend" which is using its pharmaceutical sector to help the global community, the United States has applauded New Delhi for gifting COVID-19 vaccines to several countries.
23 Jan 2021
GujaratCOVID-19 effect: No motorcycle stunts at Republic Day parade
Due to COVID-19 safety norms, gravity-defying stunts by motorcycle-borne men will be missing at the Republic Day celebrations on the Rajpath this year, while the spectator size too has been reduced to 25,000, officials said on Friday.
23 Jan 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.64 million with 14K+ new cases
India on Friday reported over 14,000 coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 10.64 million cases. The recovery rate stood at 96.8%.
22 Jan 2021
DucatiDucati Scrambler range launched, prices start at Rs. 8 lakh
As an addition to its portfolio of motorcycles, Ducati has launched three new Scrambler models in India, called the Icon, Icon Dark, and 1100 Dark PRO.
22 Jan 2021
BajajBajaj Auto records its highest quarterly net profit in history
Bajaj Auto has clocked a 23% increase in net profit (Rs. 1,556 crore) for the quarter ending December 31, 2020. In comparison, the company had reported a net profit of Rs. 1,262 crore between October 2019 to December 2019.
22 Jan 2021
VaccineOver 10 lakh inoculated, India's vaccination drive picks pace
After the first day of the massive coronavirus vaccination drive in India led to disappointing results — the target of inoculating three lakh healthcare workers wasn't met — the country picked pace and 10,43,534 people have now been given the first dose of either Covishield or COVAXIN, data from Health Ministry revealed.
22 Jan 2021
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.62 million with 14K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported at least 14,000 fresh infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 10.62 million cases.
22 Jan 2021
VolkswagenVolkswagen considering to launch Arteon sedan in India
German automaker Volkswagen has revealed that it is considering to introduce the Arteon sedan in India. If and when it does, the car will arrive via the non-homologation completely-built unit (CBU) route.
21 Jan 2021
Narendra ModiChinese village: AAPSU demands counter-measures against Beijing's 'expansionist' move
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) on Thursday said it has taken serious note of China reportedly establishing a village in Upper Subansiri district in the northeastern state and demanded that the Centre initiates appropriate counter-measures to check Beijing's "expansionist" move.
21 Jan 2021
Narendra ModiCoronavirus: PM Modi, CMs to get vaccinated in second phase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 70, would be getting the coronavirus vaccine shot in the second phase of the drive launched last week, reports said on Thursday.